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James wants to stay at home - help fund four months of care
James, 85, needs daily care to stay at home, and the family is raising $3,800 for a carer and medicines.
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I'm caring for my father, who's 85. After the death of his spouse James can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and James desperately wants to stay at home.
I work 30 hours a week and have cut back to look after him, but we need a part-time carer.
James worked all of his life as a nurse, and raised 3 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back.
Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for four months will make a huge difference.
Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies.
Where the $3,800 goes:
• Part-time carer (four months): $2,250
• Medication and prescriptions: $800
• Hospital bed and mattress rental: $350
• Mobility aids and bathroom adaptations: $400
Thanks for reading all this.
- Skylar
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stay strong, Skylar. Wishing James a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Skylar. Hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Kota donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Kota.
Hope you get there. Love from Pasig
Sending love, Skylar. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Spanish Town but we're thinking of you
Keep going, Skylar. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.
Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Bonny.